Jeremiah 4:3

Holman Christian Standard Bible

For this is what the Lord says to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: Break up the unplowed ground; do not sow among the thorns.

Cross References

Genesis 3:18

It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field.

Exodus 23:11

But during the seventh year you are to let it rest and leave it uncultivated, so that the poor among your people may eat from it and the wild animals may consume what they leave. Do the same with your vineyard and your olive grove.

Hosea 10:12

Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love; break up your unplowed ground. It is time to seek the Lord until He comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.

Matthew 13:22

Now the one sown among the thorns — this is one who hears the word, but the worries of this age and the seduction of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Matthew 13:7

Others fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them.

Mark 4:7

Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it didn’t produce a crop.

Luke 8:14

As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who, when they have heard, go on their way and are choked with worries, riches, and pleasures of life, and produce no mature fruit.

Luke 8:7

Other seed fell among thorns; the thorns sprang up with it and choked it.